Pearl Abyss – Korean developer set to be listed on stock exchange today

Pearl Abyss, the developer of Black Desert, is set to go live today on Korea’s second board, Kosdaq. Each share is estimated to be worth around USD 70.66 to USD 90.95, with 1.8 million shares to be issued. Employees of Pearl Abyss are said to be entitled to 25,000 shares. If successful, the IPO will bring in around USD 160 million. Company founder Kim Dae-il (below) is holds 47% of the shares.

Pearl Abyss is set to become the 5th largest Korean games company after Nexon, Netmarble, NCsoft, NHN, and Com2Us. According to reports, Black Desert now has over 7 million players globally, with an operating profit of USD 40 million in 2016, up from USD 19 million in 2015. Black Desert is scheduled to launch in the MENA region and Southeast Asia later this year.

They just made a game and look at how far they have come because of that game.

Pearl Abyss and Black Desert are a true success.

I dont know about Black Desert being the sole reason. I thought it was mentioned some time ago that Pearl Abyss was invested in other things as well?

They wanted to do a hairdressing thing if I recall. I don't know if they've actually done it though.Regardless, this is about the gaming part of the company. They've had some good growth there. I mean, they've had to add servers several times now on just the NA/EU versions of the game alone... there's not many MMOs that can claim this a year after launch.

My SWTOR referral link for those wanting to give the game a try. (Newbies get a welcome package while returning players get a few account upgrades to help with their preferred status.)

Feel free to send me a message if you want a guest pass to try Black Desert Online as well!

They just made a game and look at how far they have come because of that game.

Pearl Abyss and Black Desert are a true success.

I dont know about Black Desert being the sole reason. I thought it was mentioned some time ago that Pearl Abyss was invested in other things as well?

They wanted to do a hairdressing thing if I recall. I don't know if they've actually done it though.Regardless, this is about the gaming part of the company. They've had some good growth there. I mean, they've had to add servers several times now on just the NA/EU versions of the game alone... there's not many MMOs that can claim this a year after launch.

But the haters say its dying! what a terribly dead game! so many are leaving! /s

They just made a game and look at how far they have come because of that game.

Pearl Abyss and Black Desert are a true success.

I dont know about Black Desert being the sole reason. I thought it was mentioned some time ago that Pearl Abyss was invested in other things as well?

They wanted to do a hairdressing thing if I recall. I don't know if they've actually done it though.Regardless, this is about the gaming part of the company. They've had some good growth there. I mean, they've had to add servers several times now on just the NA/EU versions of the game alone... there's not many MMOs that can claim this a year after launch.

They just made a game and look at how far they have come because of that game.

Pearl Abyss and Black Desert are a true success.

I dont know about Black Desert being the sole reason. I thought it was mentioned some time ago that Pearl Abyss was invested in other things as well?

They wanted to do a hairdressing thing if I recall. I don't know if they've actually done it though.Regardless, this is about the gaming part of the company. They've had some good growth there. I mean, they've had to add servers several times now on just the NA/EU versions of the game alone... there's not many MMOs that can claim this a year after launch.

Hairdressing?! O___O

Yeah. There's some article out there that claimed the company wanted to open some hairdressing salons back in Korea. XD

My SWTOR referral link for those wanting to give the game a try. (Newbies get a welcome package while returning players get a few account upgrades to help with their preferred status.)

Feel free to send me a message if you want a guest pass to try Black Desert Online as well!

They just made a game and look at how far they have come because of that game.

Pearl Abyss and Black Desert are a true success.

I dont know about Black Desert being the sole reason. I thought it was mentioned some time ago that Pearl Abyss was invested in other things as well?

They wanted to do a hairdressing thing if I recall. I don't know if they've actually done it though.Regardless, this is about the gaming part of the company. They've had some good growth there. I mean, they've had to add servers several times now on just the NA/EU versions of the game alone... there's not many MMOs that can claim this a year after launch.

Hairdressing?! O___O

Yeah. There's some article out there that claimed the company wanted to open some hairdressing salons back in Korea. XD

NOT TRUE, the article you talk about is about Kakao, since Kakao games publishes the game in EU/NA, but Kakao has multiple venues, from Games to Taxis, etc.... all can be seen at http://www.kakaocorp.com/en/main

They just made a game and look at how far they have come because of that game.

Pearl Abyss and Black Desert are a true success.

I dont know about Black Desert being the sole reason. I thought it was mentioned some time ago that Pearl Abyss was invested in other things as well?

They wanted to do a hairdressing thing if I recall. I don't know if they've actually done it though.Regardless, this is about the gaming part of the company. They've had some good growth there. I mean, they've had to add servers several times now on just the NA/EU versions of the game alone... there's not many MMOs that can claim this a year after launch.

Hairdressing?! O___O

Yeah. There's some article out there that claimed the company wanted to open some hairdressing salons back in Korea. XD

NOT TRUE, the article you talk about is about Kakao, since Kakao games publishes the game in EU/NA, but Kakao has multiple venues, from Games to Taxis, etc.... all can be seen at http://www.kakaocorp.com/en/main

So no IT IS NOT Pearl Abyss that has hairsalons

Ah ha, that's probably it! Thanks lol! xD

Post edited by Azaron_Nightblade on September 15

My SWTOR referral link for those wanting to give the game a try. (Newbies get a welcome package while returning players get a few account upgrades to help with their preferred status.)

Feel free to send me a message if you want a guest pass to try Black Desert Online as well!